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Add 42/25 and 25/42

1^st number: 1 17/25, 2^nd number: 25/42

42/25 + 25/42 is 2389/1050.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 42 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
   42/25 = 42 × 42/25 × 42 = 1764/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   25/42 = 25 × 25/42 × 25 = 625/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1764/1050 + 625/1050 = 1764 + 625/1050 = 2389/1050
5. So, 42/25 + 25/42 = 2389/1050
   In mixed form: 2289/1050

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